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In "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," set in the early 20th century, the main character describes LA as having the "greatest public transportation in the world." Today, LA transportation is mostly car-oriented. Is it true that they used to be the best in the world, and what happened?

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In "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," set in the early 20th century, the main character describes LA as having the "greatest public transportation in the world." Today, LA transportation is mostly car-oriented. Is it true that they used to be the best in the world, and what happened?	1024